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Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 29 23 22 31 105
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 26 23 24 98

After Action Report

The Grizzlies outlasted the Pistons 105-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Grizzlies carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.